A Journey Through the Culture of Ancient Chinese Architecture: Yunnan, Guizhou

Author: Qiu Xuanchong, Wu Zhengguang
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: Throughout its long history, ancient Chinese architecture has consistently been a continuation of tradition, maintaining a unified architectural system with a unique style and distinctive characteristics. It stands out in the global architectural system, directly rooted in traditional Chinese culture, its value orientations, and aesthetic tastes. The "Journey Through Chinese Architectural Culture" series consists of 18 volumes, with each volume written by experts, scholars, and professors in the field of ancient Chinese architecture research and teaching. With vivid and concise language, they present the profound and extensive knowledge of ancient architecture and its culture, enabling readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the geographical locations, natural environments, construction dates, building materials, structural methods, architectural styles, artistic features, and related historical stories when visiting famous ancient architectural sites.
Yunnan and Guizhou provinces, located in southwestern China, are both minority-inhabited regions. In the context of western development, their tourism industry has experienced significant growth. Yunnan and Guizhou are renowned for their beauty, fertility, and enchantment. On this magical and beautiful land, multiple ethnic groups coexist, with the people of each group being hardworking, courageous, self-reliant, and skilled in singing and dancing. Due to differences in natural environments and historical development, each ethnic group has developed unique social and cultural forms, creating a rich diversity of ethnic cultures. Among these, ancient architecture stands out as one of the most remarkable gems.